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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

Lat: 29.28°NLon: 103.69°WElev: 2630ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 26 Apr 7:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WNW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 97 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Windy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.34°N 103.37°W (Elev. 3301 ft)
Last Update:
6:07 pm CDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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